UTI
home test kit

UTI
commonly referred as bladder infection is a urinary tract infection caused
by bacteria. The bacteria that enters the urinary tract, gets stuck to
the walls of the bladder and multiplies causing infection.

This problem is seen in both men and women of all ages. This is particularly
common in pregnant women and children. UTI can be diagnosed by urine analysis
or by urine culture.

UTI home
test kit enables a person to have the diagnosis done at home. The general
symptoms of urinary tract infection are burning sensation in the urinary
tract or frequent urination.

Once any
problem is suspected this test can be done at home and urinary tract infection
can be self confirmed before the problem becomes severe. The treatment
will be easy and recovery will be quick if the problem is detected early.

UTI home
test kit diagnoses uti based on process of the conversion of nitrates
to nitrites by some bacteria. The uti home test kit consists of two test
strips and two cups for urine collection.

Urine must
be collected in the cup provided for the purpose. The strip should be
dipped in it and removed. The result can be confirmed in just sixty seconds
by comparing the color in the strip with the color chart provided.

If the result
is positive it indicates the presence of uti and it is advisable to seek
the advice of a doctor. The presence of high level of vitamin C or some
antibiotics might cause false positive results.

If there
is any bacterial infection the result would be false negative as the bacteria
might not reduce the nitrates. Though this test may not be perfect when
compared to urine culture done in a laboratory this kit is much useful
for persons with recurring urinary tract infection problem.

UTI home
test kit is useful for diagnosing urinary tract infection either before
one gets the symptoms or before the infection become more painful.

This uti
home test kit can also be used to ensure that a person is responding to
the medicine prescribed to him and also to make sure that he has completely
recovered for the problem of urinary tract infection after his course
of medication.

These non
prescription uti home test kits are very useful as the test can be done
in privacy conveniently at home. It is always advisable to use these kits
under the advice of your doctor.

In case
the kit shows any abnormal results it could be because of some other problem
other than uti and your doctor will be your best guide in such situations.